We would love to believe that all pet-friendly hotels will take our dogs without question. However, there are a few things to keep in mind. Besides expecting your doggy to be a well-mannered pooch, check out these other pet hotel boundaries:
• Pet friendly has its pets allowed limits. Ask first how many dogs are allowed. Nothing ruins a trip or vacation than hearing, “sorry ma’am, but three dogs are not welcome here, only two.”
• You can be asked to leave if your dog barks and is disturbing other guests. Some hotels have a concierge service or can recommend a pet sitter/dog walker if you want to leave Fido behind while sightseeing.
• Breed restrictions may apply, so ask ahead. I personally would not stay somewhere that had a problem with my “breed” of dog. Better to be safe than sorry, so question the policy before making a reservation.
• Pets may not be allowed on beds, couches, furniture in general. My dog is allowed on all of this at home, so I travel with sheets and lay them across everything when I travel. I respect it and my dog’s paws never touch the fabric.
Ask about their pet policy and what exactly it entails. Most pet-friendly establishments have a policy in writing and will ask you to sign it upon check in.
Life can be difficult without our much-loved pets. The thought of taking them on vacation with us is supposed to be joyful and exciting. If only the majority of hotels felt the same way!
To read more about pet hotel restrictions go on over to Pet MD. It just takes a little research. Soon you and your pet pug will be slumbering in style!
Marsha Holladay
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Even at 3:30 am after our house burned on December 14th, 5 years ago; not one hotel would give us a room for the night with our 3 tiny dogs.
Loraine Goldacker
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How horrible! That is terrible! So sorry you had to go through that!
Laura Hellings-Kinkead
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LaQuinta Inn is pet friendly. The rooms were clean and very nice.
Marsha Holladay
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With 3 fire trucks and 3 1/2 hours of fighting the fire with us sitting in the front yard; there was no Red Cross person with a blanket and a place to stay either!! I could breathe fire every time I see their commercial!! As much as my husband does for them there was no response when we needed it.
I will say, I have respect for every firefighter that came to our aid that night. They were diligent, kind, compassionate and respectful. They are the true heroes of the evening for saving my chihuahua that hid under the bed and I couldn’t reach her.
Virginia Henry
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We bought a camper so we have no problem with our pug. She ready when we ready.
Pamela Taylor
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LOL